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By Neil Vidmar

Juries play a vital role in the American justice system. They are responsible for deciding the guilt or innocence of criminal defendants and the amount of damages to be awarded in civil cases. The jury system is based on the principle that ordinary citizens are capable of making fair and impartial decisions about complex legal issues.

American Juries: The Verdict

by Neil Vidmar

4.6 out of 5

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In American Juries: The Verdict, Neil Vidmar provides a comprehensive look at the jury system in the United States. Drawing on decades of research, Vidmar offers a detailed analysis of the history, structure, and function of the jury system. He explores the role of juries in different types of cases, including criminal trials, civil trials, and death penalty cases.

Vidmar also examines the challenges facing the jury system, such as jury selection bias, jury nullification, and the increasing complexity of legal cases. He offers thoughtful recommendations for reforming the jury system to ensure that it remains fair and impartial.

American Juries: The Verdict is an essential read for anyone interested in the American justice system. It is a valuable resource for lawyers, judges, scholars, and anyone else who wants to learn more about the role of juries in our society.

Reviews

"American Juries: The Verdict is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the role of juries in the American justice system. Neil Vidmar has written a comprehensive and insightful book that is both informative and thought-provoking." - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"Neil Vidmar is the leading expert on juries in the United States. His book American Juries: The Verdict is the definitive work on the subject. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the jury system." - Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law

About the Author

Neil Vidmar is a professor of law at Duke University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the jury system, including "Jury Selection" and "The Jury System in America." Vidmar is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.

American Juries: The Verdict

by Neil Vidmar

4.6 out of 5